Travelling from Rome to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Rome to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are the main airports in Rome.
Take a direct Rome to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located in Helsinki. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour ahead of Rome.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with Finnair at 6:55pm. Choose the first FCO to HEL departure with Finnair at 10:40am if getting there sooner works for you.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Rome to HEL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Heading off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Rome to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) take off from this terminal.
When taking off from FCO, you can catch a direct flight from Rome to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with Finnair.
Finnair is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from FCO to HEL.
Among carriers on this route, Finnair has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Rome to HEL leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Rome, FCO can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Rome to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
70.57% of flights departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Break up your flight from Rome to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some top stopovers between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and HEL are:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Vilnius International Airport (VNO)
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
You can reach CIA from central Rome in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your Rome to HEL flight:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.18%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive on time.
About Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HEL if you're catching a late flight from Rome to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Follow your own route with a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and see more of Helsinki and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Rome to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Helsinki. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is P4,485. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P8,490. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To snap up cheap flights from Rome to HEL, book your ticket one month before your departure date.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Rome to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Hunt down a great price on a flight from Rome to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Rome to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Rome to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). Plan your visit to Helsinki in February for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Rome to HEL plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Helsinki to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Helsinki
Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Helsinki:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Helsinki Cathedral, Fortress of Suomenlinna and Helsinki Central Station are major attractions which should feature on every Helsinki itinerary.
Explore more of Finland
Tampere is just one of the many places in Finland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Helsinki. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.
Around 153 kilometres west of Helsinki, Turku is another favourite stop in Finland. No visit is complete without checking out Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Ruissalo Nature Conservation Area.